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	\| instrument = Vocals, [[tabla]], piano, drum, guitar, saxophone, [[bongos]], [[dholak]]		\| instrument = Vocals, [[tabla]], piano, drum, guitar, saxophone, [[bongos]], [[dholak]]

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	==Death==		==Death==
	Lahiri was suffering from [[Obstructive ~~Sleep Apnea~~]] and recurrent chest infection. He was hospitalised in Criticare Hospital, Juhu and was discharged on February 14. However, a day after at his home, his health again deteriorated and he was brought back to Criticare hospital in a critical state and succumbed to his illness at about 11.45 pm on February 15, 2022.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bappi-lahiri-death-news-live-updates-singer-bappi-lahiri-passes-away-at-mumbai-hospital/liveblog/89605527.cms\|title=Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri has passed away at a Mumbai hospital, a doctor has confirmed.\|work=The Times of India}}</ref>		Lahiri was suffering from [[Obstructive sleep apnea]] and recurrent chest infection. He was hospitalised in Criticare Hospital, Juhu and was discharged on February 14. However, a day after at his home, his health again deteriorated and he was brought back to Criticare hospital in a critical state and succumbed to his illness at about 11.45 pm on February 15, 2022.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bappi-lahiri-death-news-live-updates-singer-bappi-lahiri-passes-away-at-mumbai-hospital/liveblog/89605527.cms\|title=Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri has passed away at a Mumbai hospital, a doctor has confirmed.\|work=The Times of India}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	Ahluwalia wanted an authentic 80s Bappi Lahiri sound and not an overproduced remix.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web\|url=https://scroll.in/reel/846122/daddy-song-zindagi-meri-dance-dance-brings-bappi-lahiris-discarded-tune-back-to-life\|title=‘Daddy’ song ‘Zindagi Meri Dance Dance’ brings Bappi Lahiri's discarded tune back to life\|author=Scroll Staff\|website=Scroll.in}}</ref> Norwegian producer Olefonken reworked the song to be more dynamic for contemporary sound systems but kept many of the original elements including the original vocals of [[Alisha Chinai]] and [[Vijay Benedict]] as well as the original synth and drum machines.<ref name="auto"/> The choreographer of Ahluwalia's first film ''[[Miss Lovely]]'', was ironically Kamal Nath, who had also worked on B. Subhash's disco film ''[[Dance Dance (film)\|Dance Dance]]'' and ''[[Commando (1985 film)\|Commando]]'' starring [[Mithun Chakraborty]], both of which feature Bappi Lahiri soundtracks.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/norwegian-bollywood/article19620725.ece\|title=Norwegian Bollywood\|first=Manish\|last=Gaekwad\|date=4 September 2017\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>		Ahluwalia wanted an authentic 80s Bappi Lahiri sound and not an overproduced remix.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web\|url=https://scroll.in/reel/846122/daddy-song-zindagi-meri-dance-dance-brings-bappi-lahiris-discarded-tune-back-to-life\|title=‘Daddy’ song ‘Zindagi Meri Dance Dance’ brings Bappi Lahiri's discarded tune back to life\|author=Scroll Staff\|website=Scroll.in}}</ref> Norwegian producer Olefonken reworked the song to be more dynamic for contemporary sound systems but kept many of the original elements including the original vocals of [[Alisha Chinai]] and [[Vijay Benedict]] as well as the original synth and drum machines.<ref name="auto"/> The choreographer of Ahluwalia's first film ''[[Miss Lovely]]'', was ironically Kamal Nath, who had also worked on B. Subhash's disco film ''[[Dance Dance (film)\|Dance Dance]]'' and ''[[Commando (1985 film)\|Commando]]'' starring [[Mithun Chakraborty]], both of which feature Bappi Lahiri soundtracks.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/norwegian-bollywood/article19620725.ece\|title=Norwegian Bollywood\|first=Manish\|last=Gaekwad\|date=4 September 2017\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>

			==Death==
			Lahiri was suffering from [[Obstructive Sleep Apnea]] and recurrent chest infection. He was hospitalised in Criticare Hospital, Juhu and was discharged on February 14. However, a day after at his home, his health again deteriorated and he was brought back to Criticare hospital in a critical state and succumbed to his illness at about 11.45 pm on February 15, 2022.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bappi-lahiri-death-news-live-updates-singer-bappi-lahiri-passes-away-at-mumbai-hospital/liveblog/89605527.cms\|title=Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri has passed away at a Mumbai hospital, a doctor has confirmed.\|work=The Times of India}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	\| birth_name = Alokesh Lahiri		\| birth_name = Alokesh Lahiri
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	\| birth_date = {{birth date ~~and age~~\|df=y\|1952\|11\|27}}		\| birth_date = {{birth date\|df=y\|1952\|11\|27}}
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	\| birth_place =[[Jalpaiguri]], [[West Bengal ]]		\| birth_place =[[Jalpaiguri]], [[West Bengal ]]
	\| origin = North Bengal		\| origin = North Bengal
	\| instrument = Vocals, [[tabla]], piano, drum, ~~guiter~~, saxophone, [[bongos]], [[dholak]]		\| instrument = Vocals, [[tabla]], piano, drum, guitar, saxophone, [[bongos]], [[dholak]]
	\| occupation = {{flatlist\|		\| occupation = {{flatlist\|
	* Singer		* Singer
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	* Politician		* Politician
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	\| years_active = ~~1972–present~~		\| years_active = 1972–2020
	\| Label = BL Sound, [[Saregama]], [[Venus Records & Tapes]], [[T-Series (company)\|T-Series]], [[Tips Industries]], [[Universal Music Group]], Abbey Road Studios, Planet LA Records		\| Label = BL Sound, [[Saregama]], [[Venus Records & Tapes]], [[T-Series (company)\|T-Series]], [[Tips Industries]], [[Universal Music Group]], Abbey Road Studios, Planet LA Records
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			\| death_date = {{death date and age\|2022\|02\|15\|1952\|11\|27\|df=y}}
			\| death_place = Criti Care Hospital, [[Mumbai]], [[India]]
	\| website = {{URL\|bappilahiri.com}}		\| website = {{URL\|bappilahiri.com}}
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	'''Alokesh Lahiri''' (~~born~~ 27 November 1952), popularly known as '''Bappi Lahiri''', is an Indian singer, composer, politician and record producer. He popularised the use of [[Synthesizer\|synthesized]] [[disco]] music in [[Indian cinema]] and sang some of his own compositions. He had delivered major box office successes in [[Bengali language\|~~bengali~~]] films like [[Amar Sangi\|Amar Sangee]], [[Asha O Bhalobasha]], [[Aamar Tumi]], [[Amar Prem]], [[Mandira (film)\|Mandira]], [[Badnam]], Raktelekha, Priya and so. He was popular in the 1980s and 1990s with [[filmi]] soundtracks such as ''[[Wardat (1981 film)\|Wardat]]'', ''[[Disco Dancer]]'', ''[[Namak Halaal]]'', ''[[Sharaabi]]'', ''[[Dance Dance (1987 film)\|Dance Dance]]'', ''[[Commando (1988 film)\|Commando]]'', ''[[Saaheb]]'', ''[[Gang Leader]]'', ''[[Sailaab (1990 film)\|Sailaab]]''.		'''Alokesh Lahiri''' (27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022),<ref>{{Cite web \|date=16 February 2022 \|title=Veteran singer-composer Bappi Lahiri dies in Mumbai at 69 \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/veteran-singer-composer-bappi-lahiri-dies-in-mumbai-at-69-101644977715624.html \|access-date=16 February 2022 \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en}}</ref> popularly known as '''Bappi Lahiri''', was an Indian singer, composer, politician and record producer.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Bappi Lahiri, Composer-Singer, Dies In Mumbai Hospital At 69\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bappi-lahiri-music-composer-singer-dies-in-mumbai-hospital-at-69-news-agency-pti-2770846\|access-date=2022-02-16\|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> He popularised the use of [[Synthesizer\|synthesized]] [[disco]] music in [[Indian cinema]] and sang some of his own compositions. He had delivered major box office successes in [[Bengali language\|Bengali]] films like [[Amar Sangi\|Amar Sangee]], [[Asha O Bhalobasha]], [[Aamar Tumi]], [[Amar Prem]], [[Mandira (film)\|Mandira]], [[Badnam]], Raktelekha, Priya and so on. He was popular in the 1980s and 1990s with [[filmi]] soundtracks such as ''[[Wardat (1981 film)\|Wardat]]'', ''[[Disco Dancer]]'', ''[[Namak Halaal]]'', ''[[Sharaabi]]'', ''[[Dance Dance (1987 film)\|Dance Dance]]'', ''[[Commando (1988 film)\|Commando]]'', ''[[Saaheb]]'', ''[[Gang Leader]]'', ''[[Sailaab (1990 film)\|Sailaab]]''.
	Lahiri joined [[BJP]] in 2014. He was declared a BJP candidate from [[Srerampur (Lok Sabha constituency)]] in West Bengal for the [[2014 Indian general election]] and lost.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/top-30-losers-in-lok-sabha-polls/ \|title=Lok Sabha Results: Top 30 Losers \|work=The Indian Express \|date=10 May 2010 \|access-date=17 December 2015}}</ref>		Lahiri joined [[BJP]] in 2014. He was declared a BJP candidate from [[Srerampur (Lok Sabha constituency)]] in West Bengal for the [[2014 Indian general election]] and lost.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/top-30-losers-in-lok-sabha-polls/ \|title=Lok Sabha Results: Top 30 Losers \|work=The Indian Express \|date=10 May 2010 \|access-date=17 December 2015}}</ref> He died aged 69.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/bappi-lahiri-passes-away-at-69-in-mumbai-hospital-322733-2022-02-16\|title=Bappi Lahiri passes away at 69 in Mumbai Hospital\|website=BussinessToday.in\|date=2022-02-16\|access-date=2022-02-16}}</ref>

	==Early life==		==Early life==
	Lahiri was born into a Bengali <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/goldfinger/cid/616105\|title=Goldfinger\|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> ~~Brahmin family in [[Jalpaiguri]].~~ His parents, Aparesh Lahiri and Bansuri Lahiri, both were Bengali singers and musicians in classical music and Shyama Sangeet.{{citation needed\|date=July 2015}} He is their only child.		Lahiri was born into a [[Bengali]] [[Brahmin]] family in [[Jalpaiguri]].<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/i-am-bappi-lahiri/articleshow/2808729.cms</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/goldfinger/cid/616105\|title=Goldfinger\|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> His parents, Aparesh Lahiri and Bansuri Lahiri, both were Bengali singers and musicians in classical music and Shyama Sangeet.{{citation needed\|date=July 2015}} He is their only child.

	His relatives include singer [[Kishore Kumar]], his maternal uncle.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Saxena\|first1=Manjari\|title=Bappi Lahiri: the golden era of music has ended\|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/bollywood/bappi-lahiri-the-golden-era-of-music-has-ended-1.1360680\|access-date=30 July 2015\|work=Gulf News\|date=17 July 2014}}</ref>		His relatives include singer [[Kishore Kumar]], his maternal uncle.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Saxena\|first1=Manjari\|title=Bappi Lahiri: the golden era of music has ended\|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/bollywood/bappi-lahiri-the-golden-era-of-music-has-ended-1.1360680\|access-date=30 July 2015\|work=Gulf News\|date=17 July 2014}}</ref>
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	Though he was known for disco-style songs, he has composed some melodious songs as well, such as the songs from [[Chalte Chalte (1976 film)\|Chalte Chalte]] and [[Zakhmee]].		Though he was known for disco-style songs, he has composed some melodious songs as well, such as the songs from [[Chalte Chalte (1976 film)\|Chalte Chalte]] and [[Zakhmee]].


			Bappi Lahiri was popular in the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s for the film soundtracks composed by him from films such as Naya Kadam, Aangan Ki Kali, Wardat, Disco Dancer, Hathkadi, Namak Halaal, Masterji, Dance Dance,Himmatwala, Justice Chaudhury, Tohfa, Maqsad, Commando, Gang Leader, Sailaab and Sharaabi. He came to Mumbai when he was 19. He received his first opportunity in a Cinema of West Bengal, ''Daadu'' (1974) where he made Lata Mangeshkar sing his composition. The first Hindi film for which he composed music was ''Nanha Shikari'' (1973) and his first Hindi composition was Tu Hi Mera Chanda sung sung by Mukesh. The turning point of his career was Tahir Husain's Hindi film, Zakhmee (1975), for which he composed music and doubled as a playback singer. He composed a duet with Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar named "Nothing Is Impossible", for for the same film.His compositions Jalta Hai Jiya Mera (Kishore Asha duet) and Lata Mangeshkar solos like Abhi Abhi Thi Dushmani and Aao Tumhe Chand from the same film became popular and gave him recognition. The duet Phir Janam Lenge Hum sung by Kishore Lata became famous from the film Phir Janam Lengey Hum. All songs from the film Chalte Chalte (1976), became hits, thus bringing him recognition as a music director at national level.He sang duet with Sulakshana Pandit named Jana Kahan Hai which gave him recognition as singer. Songs from the films like Aap Ki Khatir, Dil Se Mile Dil, Patita,Lahu Ke Do Rang, Hatya and Ravikant Nagaichs ''Surakksha'' 1979 had soft music.

			He also composed music for some ghazals, namely "Kisi Nazar Ko Tera Intezaar Aaj Bhi Hai" and "Aawaz Di Hai" for the 1985 film ''Aitbaar''. He also composed melodious songs sung by Kishore Kumar either as duets with Asha Bhosle or Lata Mangeshkar in the films starring Rajesh Khanna in the 80's in hit films like [[Naya Kadam]], [[Masterji]], [[Aaj Ka M.L.A Ram Avatar]], [[Bewafai]], [[Maqsad]], [[Suraag]], [[Insaaf Main Karoonga]] and [[Adhikar]]. After success of the film Himmatwala, Bappi regularly composed duets sung by Kishore Kumar for films starring Jeetendra like in Justice Chowdhry, Jaani Dost, Mawali, Haisiyat, Tohfa, Balidaan, Qaidi, Hoshiyaar,Sinhasan, Suhaagan, Majaal, Tamasha, Sone Pe Suhaga and Dharm Adhikari.Bappi Lahiri made a record by composing for 12 super-hit silver jubilee movies starring Jetendra as the lead hero in the period 1983-1985. He entered the Guinness Book of World Records for recording over 180 songs for 33 films in 1986.


	Portions of Lahiri's song "Thoda Resham Lagta Hai" were included in the 2002 song "Addictive" by American R&B singer [[Truth Hurts (singer)\|Truth Hurts]]. Copyright holders [[Saregama India]], Ltd. sued [[Interscope Records]] and its parent company, [[Universal Music Group]] for more than $500 million. A Los Angeles federal judge subsequently barred further sales of the CD unless and until Lahiri was listed on the song's credits.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://rediff.com/movies/2003/feb/05bappi.htm\|title=Bappi Lahiri wins suit against Addictive, Dr Dre\|work=[[Rediff.com]]\|date=6 February 2003}}</ref>		Portions of Lahiri's song "Thoda Resham Lagta Hai" were included in the 2002 song "Addictive" by American R&B singer [[Truth Hurts (singer)\|Truth Hurts]]. Copyright holders [[Saregama India]], Ltd. sued [[Interscope Records]] and its parent company, [[Universal Music Group]] for more than $500 million. A Los Angeles federal judge subsequently barred further sales of the CD unless and until Lahiri was listed on the song's credits.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://rediff.com/movies/2003/feb/05bappi.htm\|title=Bappi Lahiri wins suit against Addictive, Dr Dre\|work=[[Rediff.com]]\|date=6 February 2003}}</ref>
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	'''Political career'''		'''Political career'''

	Bappi Lahiri joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] on 31 January 2014 in the presence of [[Rajnath Singh]],the then national President of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]], to contest the [[16th Lok Sabha\|2014 Lok Sabha election]]. He was made a BJP candidate from [[Srerampur (Lok Sabha constituency)]] in 2014, but lost to [[Kalyan Banerjee (politician)\|Kalyan Banerjee]] of [[All India Trinamool Congress]].		Bappi Lahiri joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] on 31 January 2014 in the presence of [[Rajnath Singh]], the then national President of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]], to contest the [[16th Lok Sabha\|2014 Lok Sabha election]]. He was made a BJP candidate from [[Srerampur (Lok Sabha constituency)]] in 2014, but lost to [[Kalyan Banerjee (politician)\|Kalyan Banerjee]] of [[All India Trinamool Congress]].

	==Discography==		==Discography==
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	\| 1991 \|\| ''[[Numbri Aadmi]]'' \|\| "All Songs" \|\| \|\| Hindi		\| 1991 \|\| ''[[Numbri Aadmi]]'' \|\| "All Songs" \|\| \|\| Hindi
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			\| 1991 \|\| ''[[Sau Crore]]'' \|\| "All Songs" \|\| \|\| Hindi
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	\| 1991 \|\| ''[[First Love Letter]]'' \|\| "All Songs" \|\| \|\| Hindi		\| 1991 \|\| ''[[First Love Letter]]'' \|\| "All Songs" \|\| \|\| Hindi
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	\| 1992 \|\| ''[[Zindagi Ek Juaa]]'' \|\| "All Songs" \|\| \|\| Hindi		\| 1992 \|\| ''[[Zindagi Ek Juaa]]'' \|\| "All Songs" \|\| \|\| Hindi
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			\| 1992 \|\| ''[[Police Aur Mujrim]]'' \|\| "All Songs" \|\| \|\| Hindi
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	\| 1992 \|\| ''Tomar Naam Likhe Debo'' \|\| "All Songs" \|\| Also Singer \|\| Bengali		\| 1992 \|\| ''Tomar Naam Likhe Debo'' \|\| "All Songs" \|\| Also Singer \|\| Bengali

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